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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F USER'S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • Page 2 State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.
  • Page 3 Pentium, and Celeron processors in an LGA1200 socket, while the X12SCZ-QF supports Intel 10th Generation Core i9/i7/i5/i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors in an LGA1200 socket. The X12SCZ-TLN4F/F features the W480E chipset and support for ECC and Non- ECC DDR4 UDIMM memory, while the X12SCZ-QF features the Q470E chipset and support for Non-ECC only.
  • Page 4 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Preface Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Checklist ..........................8 Quick Reference .......................11 Quick Reference Table ......................12 Motherboard Features .......................14 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................18 1.3 Special Features ........................19 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................19 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................19 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................19 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ...............19 Environmental Temperature Control .................19...
  • Page 6 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance ..........31 DIMM Installation ......................32 DIMM Removal .........................32 2.5 Rear I/O Ports ........................33 2.6 Front Control Panel ......................39 2.7 Connectors .........................44 Power Connections ......................44 Headers ..........................47 2.8 Jumper Settings .........................57 How Jumpers Work ......................57 2.9 LED Indicators ........................64...
  • Page 7 Preface 4.6 Security ..........................116 4.7 Boot ..........................123 4.8 Save & Exit ........................126 Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes ..................128 A.2 Additional BIOS POST Codes ..................129 Appendix B Software B.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation ...................130 B.2 Driver Installation ......................132 B.3 SuperDoctor 5 .........................133 ®...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an industry leader. Supermicro motherboards are designed to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. In additon to the motherboard, several important parts that are included in the retail box are listed below.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. X12SCZ-TLN4F Motherboard Image Note 1: LAN ports 3/4 are only available on X12SCZ-TLN4F. Note 2: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision available at the time of publication of the manual. The motherboard you received may...
  • Page 10 Intel W480/Q470 JBT1 I-SGPIO1 I-SATA0 JF1: JPWR1 NIC2 NIC1 LED NIC2 NIC1 PWR X NMI JSD1 SRW3 FAN3 JRF1 FAN2 Note 1: LAN ports 3/4 are only available on X12SCZ-TLN4F. Note 2: Components not documented are for internal testing only.

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference JBM1 SRW4 UID_LED1 IPMI_LAN AUDIO FP JLAN1/2 UID SW SLOT7 DVI-D/VGA USB8/9 USB6/7 JLAN3/4 DP++1/2 SLOT6 AUDIO FP USB6/7 DP++1/2 DVI-D/VGA (3.2 10G) JBM1 IPMI_LAN JLAN1/2 USB8/9(3.2 10G) JPAC1 JPAC1 JPCIE6 JLAN3/4 JPV1 COM1/2 SRW4 COM1/2 J10G_PWR JBM2...

  • Page 12: Quick Reference Table

    Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting (*) *Pins 1-2: Standby Power J10G_PWR LAN3/LAN4 Power Option Pins 2-3: Normal Power JBM1 IPMI Share LAN Feature Pins 1-2 Open (Enabled) *Pins 1-3 Short (Enabled) JBM2 IPMI LAN Enable/Disable...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction Connector Description JIPMB1 4-pin BMC External I C Header (for an IPMI card) Chassis Intrusion Header JLAN1/2 1G Base-T LAN Ports JLAN3/4 10G Base-T LAN Ports JMD1 M.2 E-Key 2230 (CNVi/CNV) Slot JMD2 M.2 M-Key 2280/22110 Slot JPCIE_SLT4 PCH PCIe 3.0 x4 (in x8) Slot JPCIE6...

  • Page 14: Motherboard Features

    Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Motherboard Features Motherboard Features • X12SCZ-TLN4F/F: Intel 10th Generation Core i9/i7/i5/i3, Pentium, Celeron, and Xeon W-1200 series processors in an LGA1200 socket. • X12SCZ-QF: Intel 10th Generation Core i9/i7/i5/i3, Pentium, and Celeron processor in an LGA1200 socket.
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features • Four Back Panel USB 3.2 (10Gb) ports (USB6/7, USB8/9) • Three Front Accessible USB 2.0 headers (USB0/1, USB2/3, USB4/5) • One USB 3.2 (10Gb) header (USB10/11) BIOS • 256Mb AMI BIOS SPI Flash BIOS ®...
  • Page 16 Note 1: The CPU maximum thermal design power (TDP) is subject to chassis and heatsink cooling restrictions. For proper thermal management, please check the chas- sis and heatsink specifications for proper CPU TDP sizing. Note 2: For IPMI configuration instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Con- figuration User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. System Block Diagram IMVP8-VGT INFINEON PCIe3.0_x16/ PCIe3.0 x8x8 PCIe x16 SLOT 8.0GT/s SVID IMVP8-Vcore INFINEON TMDS ASM1442K DVI-D DDI 1 INTEL LGA1200 DDR4 (CHA) DIMMA1 (Socket-H4) DIMMA2 2933MHz- ECC Digital port 3 Display Port++ DDI 3 DDR4 (CHB) DIMMB1 Digital port 2...

  • Page 18: Processor And Chipset Overview

    Pentium, and Celeron processors in an LGA1200 socket, while the X12SCZ-QF supports Intel 10th Generation Core i9/i7/i5/i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors in an LGA1200 socket. The X12SCZ-TLN4F/F features the W480E chipset and support for ECC and Non-ECC DDR4 UDIMM memory, while the X12SCZ-QF features the Q470E chipset and support for Non-ECC only.

  • Page 19: Special Features

    See the Advanced BIOS Setup section for this setting. The default setting is Last State. 1.4 System Health Monitoring This section describes the health monitoring features of the X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F motherboard. The motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitoring chip that supports system health monitoring.

  • Page 20: System Resource Alert

    Windows operating systems. For detailed information regarding OS support, please refer to the Supermicro website. 1.6 Power Supply As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation.

  • Page 21: Serial Port

    Chapter 1: Introduction Note 2: Please connect both the 8-pin DC power at JPV1 to make sure the CPU re- ceives enough power for normal operation when using the ATX power supply. It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX power supply Specification 2.02 or above.

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Installation

    Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid damaging your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.

  • Page 23: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    Thermal grease is pre-applied on a new heatsink. No additional thermal grease is needed. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on processor support. • All graphics in this manual are for illustrations only. Your components may look different.
  • Page 24 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual 2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plastic protective cover. Do not touch the CPU socket contacts. 3. Locate the triangle on the CPU and CPU socket, which indicates the location of Pin 1.

  • Page 25: Installing An Active Cpu Heatsink With Fan

    Chapter 2: Installation 5. Close the load plate, then gently push down the load lever into its locking position. CPU properly installed Load lever locked into place Note: You can only install the CPU in one direction. Make sure it is properly inserted into the socket before closing the load plate.
  • Page 26 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual 6. Align the four heatsink fasteners with the mounting holes on the motherboard. Gently push down the fasteners in a diagonal order (Example: #1 and #2, then #3 and #4) into the mounting holes until you hear a click. Then lock the fasteners by turning each one 90°...

  • Page 27: Removing The Heatsink

    Chapter 2: Installation Removing the Heatsink Note: We do not recommend that the CPU or heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to remove the heatsink and prevent damage done to the CPU or other components. 1.

  • Page 28: Motherboard Installation

    Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual 2.3 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both the motherboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 29: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis, if applicable. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. See the previous page for the location. 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.

  • Page 30: Memory Support And Installation

    Memory Support The X12SCZ-TLN4F/F supports up to 128GB of ECC or Non-ECC DDR4 UDIMM memory with speeds of up to 2933MHz in four memory slots. The X12SCZ-QF does not support ECC memory. Refer to the tables below for the recommended DIMM population order and additional memory information.

  • Page 31: General Guidelines For Optimizing Memory Performance

    Chapter 2: Installation General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance • The blue slots must be populated first. DIMM slots must be populated in the following order: DIMMA2, DIMMB2, then DIMMA1, DIMMB1. • Always use DDR4 memory of the same type, size, and speed. •...

  • Page 32: Dimm Installation

    Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual DIMM Installation AUDIO FP 1. Insert DIMM modules in the following USB6/7 DP++1/2 DVI-D/VGA (3.2 10G) JBM1 IPMI_LAN JLAN1/2 USB8/9(3.2 10G) JPAC1 order: DIMMA2, DIMMB2, then DIMMA1, JPCIE6 JLAN3/4 COM1/2 SRW4 JBM2 DIMMB1. For the system to work properly,...

  • Page 33: Rear I/O Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.5 Rear I/O Ports See Figure 2-1 below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear of the motherboard. AUDIO FP USB6/7 DP++1/2 DVI-D/VGA (3.2 10G) JBM1 IPMI_LAN JLAN1/2 USB8/9(3.2 10G) JPAC1 JPCIE6 JLAN3/4 COM1/2...
  • Page 34 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual VGA/DVI-D Port A VGA port and a DVI-D port are located next to DisplayPorts 1/2 on the I/O back panel. Use these connections for VGA and DVI displays. The VGA connector is on top and the DVI-D is on the bottom.
  • Page 35 Chapter 2: Installation LAN Ports Two Gigabit (JLAN1/2) and two 10 Gigabit (JLAN3/4 - TLN4F SKU only) Ethernet ports are located on the I/O back panel. In addition, a dedicated IPMI LAN is located above the USB8/9 ports on the back panel. All of these ports accept RJ45 cables. Please refer to the LED Indicator section for LAN LED information.
  • Page 36 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There are four USB 3.2 (10Gb) ports (USB6/7 and USB8/9) located on the I/O back panel. The motherboard also has six front access USB 2.0 headers (USB0/1, USB2/3, and USB4/5). The USB10/11 header is USB 3.2 (10Gb) Type-A.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports (continued) Front Panel Type A USB 10/11 (3.2) Pin Definition Pin# Definition Pin# Definition SS_TX_P5_CON SS_TX_N6_CON SS_TX_N5_CON SS_TX_P6_CON SS_RX_P5_CON SS_RX_N6_CON SS_RX_N5_CON SS_RX_P6_CON USB_CON_P6 USB_CON_P5 USB_CON_N6 USB_CON_N5 VBUS VBUS...
  • Page 38 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Unit Identifier Switch/UID LED Indicator A Unit Identifier (UID) switch and an LED Indicator are located on the motherboard. The UID switch is located at UID SW, which is next to the Display Port on the back panel. The UID LED is located next to the UID switch.

  • Page 39: Front Control Panel

    JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators.
  • Page 40 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. This button can also be configured to function as a suspend button (with a setting in the BIOS - see Chapter 4). To turn off the power when the system is in suspend mode, press the button for 4 seconds or longer.
  • Page 41 Chapter 2: Installation Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Power Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition 3.3V Power Fail LED Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of the Front Control Panel to use the Overheat/Fan Fail LED connections.
  • Page 42 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and LAN port 2 is on pins 9 and 10. Attach the NIC LED cables here to display network activity.
  • Page 43 Chapter 2: Installation Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pins Definition 3.3 Stby PWR LED NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt (NMI) button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.

  • Page 44: Connectors

    Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual 2.7 Connectors Power Connections ATX Power Supply Connector The 24-pin power supply connector (JPW1) meets the ATX SSI EPS 12V specification. You must also connect the 8-pin (JPV1) processor power connector to the power supply. ATX Power 24-pin Connector...
  • Page 45 Chapter 2: Installation 8-Pin 12V DC Power Connector JPV1 is an 8-pin 12V DC power input for CPU or alternative single power source for a special enclosure when the 24-pin ATX power is not in use. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. 8-pin Power Pin Definitions Pin#...
  • Page 46 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual 4-pin HDD Power Connector JPH1 is a 4-pin power connector that provides power to onboard HDD devices. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. 4-pin HDD Power Pin Definitions Pin# Definition 1. 4-pin HDD Power...

  • Page 47: Headers

    Chapter 2: Installation Headers Fan Headers There are six 4-pin fan headers (FAN1 ~ FAN4, FANA and FANB) on the motherboard. All these 4-pin fan headers are backwards compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans. However, fan speed control is available for 4-pin fans only by Thermal Management via the IPMI 2.0 interface.
  • Page 48 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual SGPIO Headers There is one Serial Link General Purpose Input/Output (I-SGPIO1) header located on the motherboard. I-SGPIO is for SATA use. Refer to the tables below for pin definitions. SGPIO Header Pin Definitions I-SGPIO1 Pin# Definition...
  • Page 49 Chapter 2: Installation General Purpose I/O Header The JGP1 (General Purpose Input/Output) header is a general purpose I/O expander on a pin header via the SMBus. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. General Purpose I/O Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin#...
  • Page 50 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual TPM/Port 80 Header A Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 header is located at JTPM1 to provide TPM support and Port 80 connection. Use this header to enhance system performance and data security. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Please go to the following link for more information on the TPM: http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/TPM.pdf.
  • Page 51 Chapter 2: Installation System Management Bus Header A System Management Bus header for additional slave devices or sensors is located at JSMB1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. SMBus Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition SMBUS Data SMBUS Clock Power SMB (I C) Header The Power System Management Bus (I...
  • Page 52 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual 4-pin BMC External I C Header A System Management Bus header for IPMI 2.0 is located at JIPMB1. Connect the appropriate cable here to use the IPMB I C connection on your system. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
  • Page 53 Chapter 2: Installation Speaker/Buzzer On the JD1 header, pins 1-4 are for the speaker and pins 3-4 are for the buzzer. If you wish to use an external speaker, connect its cable to pins 1-4. Speaker Connector Pin Definitions Pin # Definition Speaker Buzzer...
  • Page 54 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual SATA Ports Four SATA 3.0 ports are located on the motherboard supported by the Intel W480E/Q470E chipset. These SATA ports support RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10. SATA ports provide serial-link signal connections, which are faster than the connections of Parallel ATA.
  • Page 55 Chapter 2: Installation Extended CMOS Battery Connector J18 is a power connector that provides additional power to maintain the CMOS data with an external battery. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. CMOS Battery Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition VBAT Ground Required Connection...
  • Page 56 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual COM Header The motherboard has one COM header that provides two serial connections (COM1/2) and supports RS-232 function, utilizing Supermicro PN: CBL-CDAT-0604 (not included). COM Header (COM1/2) Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition DCD3 DSR3 RXD3...

  • Page 57: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.8 Jumper Settings How Jumpers Work To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the diagram below for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
  • Page 58 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Watch Dog Timer Watchdog (JWD1) is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Close pins 1-2 to reset the system if an application hangs. Close pins 2-3 to generate a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) signal for the application that hangs. Refer to the table below for jumper settings.
  • Page 59 Chapter 2: Installation LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable Use jumper JPL1 to enable or disable LAN port 1 and JPL2 to enable or disable LAN port 2. LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default) Pins 2-3 Disabled LAN3/LAN4 Enable/Disable (-TLN4F Only) Use jumper JPTG1 to enable or disable LAN ports 3 and 4.
  • Page 60 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Front Panel Audio Enable/Disable JPAC1 allows you to enable or disable the onboard audio support. The default position is on pins 1 and 2 to enable onboard audio connections.Refer to the table below for jumper settings.
  • Page 61 Chapter 2: Installation IPMI Share LAN Feature Set the JBM1 jumper to enable or disable IPMI shared access on LAN1 (Intel I210-AT). IPMI Share LAN Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 (Open) Enabled (Default) Pins 1-2 (Short) Disabled IPMI LAN Enable/Disable Use JBM2 to enable or disable IPMI remote access.
  • Page 62 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Slot6 PCI-E Bifurcation Option Set the JRF1 jumper to set Slot 6's PCIe lanes to either x16 or x8x8. PCIe Bifurcation Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 x16 (Default) Pins 2-3 x8x8 LAN3/LAN4 Power Option Use J10G_PWR jumper to set the power option for LAN3 and LAN4 (Intel X550).
  • Page 63 Chapter 2: Installation TPM Enable Use JPT1 to enable or disable the onboard TPM 2.0. Refer to the table below for jumper settings. TPM Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3 Disabled (Default) 1. TPM Enable/Disable AUDIO FP USB6/7 DP++1/2...

  • Page 64: Led Indicators

    Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual 2.9 LED Indicators LAN LEDs Four LAN ports (JLAN 1/2 and JLAN 3/4) are located on the I/O back panel of the motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The green LED indicates activity, while the other Link LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connection.
  • Page 65 Chapter 2: Installation Power LED LED1 is the Power LED. When this LED is lit, it means power is present on the motherboard. In suspend mode, this LED will blink on and off. Be sure to turn off the system and unplug the power cord(s) before removing or installing components.

  • Page 66: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/ or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any non hot-swap hardware components.

  • Page 67: No Video

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting No Video 1. If the power is on, but you have no video, remove all add-on cards and cables. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes are present. Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes. 3.

  • Page 68: Losing The System's Setup Configuration

    Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Losing the System's Setup Configuration 1. Make sure that you are using a high-quality power supply. A poor-quality power supply may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information. Refer to Chapter 2 for details on recommended power supplies.
  • Page 69 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3. Using the minimum configuration for troubleshooting: Remove all unnecessary components (starting with add-on cards first), and use the minimum configuration (but with the CPU and a memory module installed) to identify the trouble areas. Refer to the steps listed in Section A above for proper troubleshooting procedures.

  • Page 70: Technical Support Procedures

    Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, please note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro also sells motherboards through its channels, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problems with the specific system configuration that was sold to you.

  • Page 71: Frequently Asked Questions

    Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent possible system boot failure! Note: The SPI BIOS chip used on this motherboard cannot be removed. Send your motherboard back to our RMA Department at Supermicro for repair. For BIOS Recovery instructions, please refer to the AMI BIOS Recovery Instructions posted at http://www.

  • Page 72: Battery Removal And Installation

    Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual 3.4 Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below: 1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable. 2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below. 3. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to unlock it.

  • Page 73: Returning Merchandise For Service

    For faster service, you can also request a RMA authorization online (http://www.supermicro. com/RmaForm/). This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alternation, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.

  • Page 74: Chapter 4 Uefi Bios

    Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Chapter 4 UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the motherboard. The BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a flash program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual.

  • Page 75: Main Setup

    Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00. The date's default value is the BIOS build date after RTC reset. Supermicro X12SCZ BIOS Version This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 76 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Memory Information Total Memory This item displays the total size of memory available in the system.

  • Page 77: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced menu and press <Enter> to access the menu items: Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency, or an incorrect DRAM timing setting may make the system unstable. When this occurs, revert to default manufacturer settings.
  • Page 78 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual High Precision Event Timer Select Enabled to activate the High Precision Event Timer (HPET) that produces periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does in synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the dependency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruction embedded in the CPU.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS Re-try Boot If this feature is enabled, the BIOS will automatically reboot the system from a specified boot device after its initial boot failure. The options are Disabled, Legacy Boot, and EFI Boot. Power Configuration Watch Dog Function If enabled, the Watch Dog Timer will allow the system to reset or generate NMI based on jumper settings when it is expired for more than five minutes.
  • Page 80 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual • Max CPU Speed • Min CPU Speed • CPU Speed • Processor Cores • Hyper Threading Technology • • SMX/TXT • 64-bit • EIST Technology • CPU C3 state • CPU C6 state • CPU C7 state •...
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: BIOS Adjacent Cache Prefetch The CPU prefetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this feature is set to Disabled. The CPU prefetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if this feature is set to Enable. The options are Enable and Disable.
  • Page 82 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Power Limit 1 Use this feature to set the power limit 1, in milliwatts. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio is lowered after a period of time (see Power Limit 1 Time Window below). A lower limit can save power and protect the CPU, while a higher limit improves performance.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: BIOS CState Pre-Wake This feature allows the user to enable or disable the C-State Pre-Wake. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Package C State Limit Use this feature to set the Package C-State limit. The options are C0/C1, C2, C3, C6, C7, C7s, C8, C9, Cpu Default, and Auto.
  • Page 84 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Max TOLUD This feature sets the maximum TOLUD value, which specifies the "Top of Low Usable DRAM" memory space to be used by internal graphics devices, GTT Stolen Memory, and TSEG, respectively, if these devices are enabled. The options are Dynamic, 1 GB, 1.25 GB, 1.5 GB, 1.75 GB, 2 GB, 2.25 GB, 2.5 GB, 2.75 GB, 3 GB, 3.25 GB, and 3.5 GB.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: BIOS Primary Display Use this feature to select the primary video display. The options are Auto, IGFX, PEG, and PCI. Internal Graphics Select Auto to keep an internal graphics device installed on an expansion slot supported by the CPU to be automatically enabled. The options are Auto, Disable, and Enable. GTT Size Use this feature to set the memory size to be used by the graphics translation table (GTT).
  • Page 86 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Skip CD Clock Init in S3 resume Use this feature to enable skipping of the full CD initialization. If set to Disabled, the full CD clock will initialize. The options are Enabled and Disabled. DMI/OPI Configuration ...
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: BIOS Disable Turbo GT frequency Use this feature to disable Turbo GT frequency. If set to Enabled, Turbo GT frequency becomes disabled. If set to Disabled, GT frequency limiters will be removed. The options are Enabled and Disabled. VT-d Select Enabled to activate Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI Tables.
  • Page 88 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual PCH-IO Configuration PCH-IO Configuration • PCH SKU Name • Stepping PCI Express Configuration  DMI Link ASPM Control Use this feature to set the ASPM (Active State Power Management) state on the SA (System Agent) side of the DMI Link. The options are Disabled, L0s, L1, L0sL1, and Auto.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: BIOS HDD Security Configuration  HDD Security Configuration The following HDD information will display: Security Supported Security Enabled Security Locked Security Frozen HDD User Pwd Status HDD Master Pwd Status Set User Password Press Enter to create a new, or change an existing HDD password. HTTP Boot Configuration ...
  • Page 90 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Device Settings This feature displays the status of a serial port specified by the user. Change Settings This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: BIOS *If the feature above is set to Unchecked, the following features below will be available for configuration: Local IP Address Enter an IP address in dotted decimal notation. Local Netmask Enter a NetMask address in dotted decimal notation. Local Gateway Enter a Gateway in dotted decimal notation.
  • Page 92 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Host Addresses Route Table Gateway addresses DNS addresses Interface ID Enter an ID for the device. DAD Transmit Count Enter a value for DAD (Duplicate Address Detection) Transmit Count. A value of zero indicates the DAD is not performed. The default is 1.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: BIOS Route Table Gateway addresses DNS addresses Interface ID This feature shows the interface ID for the specified network device. DAD Transmit Count This feature sends Neighbor Solicitation messages while performing a Duplicate Address Detection (DAD) to make sure there is no IP address duplication. A value of zero means a DAD has not been performed.
  • Page 94 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual CIRCA Configuration  Activate Remote Assistance Process Use this feature to activate Remote Assistance. Enabling this feature will also trigger the CIRCA boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled. *If the feature above is set to Enabled, the feature below will be available for...
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: BIOS OEM Flags Settings  MEBx hotkey Pressed Use this feature to specify whether the MEBx hotkey should be enabled during the system boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled. MEBx Selection Screen Use this feature to select the type of MEBx selection screen. Press 1 to enter the ME Configuration screen and 2 to initiate a remote connection.
  • Page 96 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration  Option ROM execution Video Use this feature to select the execution of the video OpROM. The options are Do not launch and EFI. The Legacy option is hidden when the Boot mode is EFI. The EFI option is hidden when the Boot mode is Legacy.
  • Page 97 Chapter 4: BIOS CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16 OPROM Use this feature to select which firmware type to be loaded for the add-on card in this slot. he options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI. The Legacy option is hidden when the Boot mode is EFI.
  • Page 98 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual IPv6 HTTP Support Select Enabled to enable IPv6 HTTP boot support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. PXE Boot Wait Time Use this option to specify the wait time to press the ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Press "+"...
  • Page 99 Chapter 4: BIOS Aggressive LPM Support When this feature is set to Enable, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power usage of the SATA link. The controller will put the link in a low power mode during extended periods of I/O inactivity, and will return the link to an active state when I/O activity resumes.
  • Page 100 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual COM1 Bits Per Second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4: BIOS COM1 Legacy OS Redirection Resolution Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25. COM1 Redirection After BIOS POST Use this feature to enable or disable legacy console redirection after BIOS POST. When set to Bootloader, legacy console redirection is disabled before booting the OS.
  • Page 102 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual SOL/COM2 Parity A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors. Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even. Select Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is odd.
  • Page 103 Chapter 4: BIOS AMT SOL Console Redirection Settings AMT SOL Terminal Type Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support.
  • Page 104 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual AMT SOL Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server. The options are Disabled and Enabled. AMT SOL Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 105 Chapter 4: BIOS Out-of-Band Mgmt Port The feature selects a serial port in a client server to be used by the Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote host server. The options are COM1, SOL/COM2, and AMT SOL. Terminal Type Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection.
  • Page 106 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual • SHA256 PCR Bank *If the feature above is set to Enable, "SHA-1 PCR Bank" and "SHA256 PCR Bank" will become available for configuration: SHA-1 PCR Bank Use this feature to disable or enable the SHA-1 Platform Configuration Register (PCR) bank for the installed TPM device.
  • Page 107 Chapter 4: BIOS Intel Trusted Execution Support Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) helps protect against software-based attacks and ensures protection, confidentiality, and integrity of data stored or created on the system. Use this feature to enable or disable TXT Support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Current Status Information The following information will be displayed: TPM Enabled Status...
  • Page 108 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Commit Changes and Exit Select this item to save the changes and exit. Host iSCSI Configuration iSCSI Initiator Name This feature allows the user to enter the unique name of the iSCSI Initiator in IQN format.
  • Page 109 Chapter 4: BIOS MAC Address Virtual MAC Address Intel(R) Ethernet Connection (11) I219-LM - AC:1F:6B:FC:E6:90  PORT CONFIGURATION INFORMATION UEFI Driver Adapter PBA PCI Device ID PCI Address MAC Address Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology  This submenu will only appear if the following requirements are met when entering the BIOS: Set the Boot Mode Select to DUAL or UEFI.
  • Page 110 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Intel(R) 10GbE Driver 6.9.04 x64  Controller 97d46a18 Child 0 Intel(R) Ethernet Controller X550...

  • Page 111: Event Logs

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.4 Event Logs Use this menu to configure Event Log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Change this feature to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Erasing Settings Erase Event Log If No is selected, data stored in the event log will not be erased.
  • Page 112 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event This option toggles the System Boot Event logging to enabled or disabled. The options are Disabled and Enabled. MECI The Multiple Event Count Increment (MECI) counter counts the number of occurrences that a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incremented.

  • Page 113: Ipmi

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.5 IPMI Use this menu to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. BMC Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. IPMI STATUS (Baseboard Management Controller) This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system. System Event Log Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components...
  • Page 114 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to decide what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full.
  • Page 115 The Disable option is for applications that require faster power on time without using Supermicro Update Manager (SUM) or extended IPMI features. The BMC network configuration in the BIOS setup is also invalid when IPMI Function Support is disabled. The general BMC function and motherboard health monitor such as fan control are still functioning even when this option is disabled.

  • Page 116: Security

    Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual 4.6 Security Use this menu to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Press Enter to create a new, or change an existing, Administrator password. SMC Security Erase Configuration This submenu becomes configurable when a storage device has been plugged into the motherboard.
  • Page 117 Chapter 4: BIOS Hard Drive Security Frozen Use this feature to enable or disable the BIOS security frozen command for SATA and NVMe devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Password Check Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup. Select Always for the system to check for a password at bootup or upon entering the BIOS Setup utility.
  • Page 118 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual  Restore Factory Keys Force System to User Mode. Install factory default Secure Boot key databases.  Reset to Setup Mode This feature deletes all Secure Boot key databases from NVRAM.  Export Secure Boot variables This feature allows the user to copy NVRAM content of Secure boot variables to files in a root folder on a file system device.
  • Page 119 Chapter 4: BIOS  Key Exchange Key Details Review details on current settings of the Key Exchange Keys. Export This feature allows the user to export Key Exchange Keys to an available file system. Update Select Yes to load the KEK from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the Key Exchange Keys from a file.
  • Page 120 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual  Forbidden Signatures Details Review details on current settings of the Forbidden Signatures. Export This feature allows the user to export Forbidden Signatures to an available file system. Update Select Yes to load the DBX from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the DBX from a file.
  • Page 121 Chapter 4: BIOS  OsRecovery Signature Details Review details on current settings of the OsRecovery Signatures. Export This feature allows the user to export OsRecovery Signatures to an available file system. Update Select Yes to load the DBR from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the DBR from a file.
  • Page 122 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Set Admin Password Press <Enter> to create a new admin password. Set User Password Press <Enter> to create a new user password. *The next feature is available when the Admin Password has been activated. Device Reset...

  • Page 123: Boot

    Chapter 4: BIOS 4.7 Boot Use this menu to configure Boot settings. Boot Mode Select Use this item to select the type of device that the system is going to boot from. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and DUAL. Fixed Boot Order Priorities This option prioritizes the order of bootable devices that the system boots from.
  • Page 124 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual • Boot Option #9 • Boot Option #10 • Boot Option #11 • Boot Option #12 • Boot Option #13 • Boot Option #14 • Boot Option #15 Add New Boot Option  This feature allows the user to add a new boot option to the boot priority features for your system.
  • Page 125 Chapter 4: BIOS UEFI NETWORK Drive BBS Priorities  Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities  CD/DVD Drive BBS Priorities  USB Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities  USB CD/DVD Drive BBS Priorities  USB Key Drive BBS Priorities  USB Floppy Drive BBS Priorities ...

  • Page 126: Save & Exit

    Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual 4.8 Save & Exit Use this menu to save settings and exit from the BIOS. Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer.
  • Page 127 Chapter 4: BIOS Default Options Load Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance. Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Save &...

  • Page 128: Appendix A Bios Codes

    Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process.

  • Page 129: Additional Bios Post Codes

    When BIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, a diagnostic card can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h (Supermicro p/n AOC-LPC80-20). For information on AMI updates, please refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.

  • Page 130: Appendix B Software

    USB/SATA DVD drive, or a USB flash drive, or the IPMI KVM console. 2. Retrieve the proper RST/RSTe driver. Go to the Supermicro web page for your motherboard and click on "Download the Latest Drivers and Utilities", select the proper driver, and copy it to a USB flash drive.
  • Page 131 Appendix B: Software 4. During Windows Setup, continue to the dialog where you select the drives on which to install Windows. If the disk you want to use is not listed, click on “Load driver” link at the bottom left corner. Figure B-2.

  • Page 132: Driver Installation

    The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system at https://www. supermicro.com/wftp/driver. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the website, go into the CDR_Images (in the parent directory of the above link) and locate the ISO file for your motherboard. Download this file to a USB flash drive or a DVD.

  • Page 133: Superdoctor ® 5

    B.3 SuperDoctor ® The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface for Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors such system health information as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

  • Page 134: Ipmi

    IPMI is used to provide remote access, monitoring and management. There are several BIOS settings that are related to IPMI. Supermicro ships standard products with a unique password for the BMC ADMIN user. This password can be found on a label on the motherboard. For general documentation and information on IPMI, please visit our website at: http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/IPMI.cfm.

  • Page 135: Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements

    The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components.
  • Page 136 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ¡Advertencia! Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incorrecta.
  • Page 137 Appendix C: Standardized Warning Statements Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. 製品の廃棄 この製品を廃棄処分する場合、 国の関係する全ての法律 ・ 条例に従い処理する必要があります。 警告 本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。 警告 本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。 Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen.

  • Page 138: Appendix D Uefi Bios Recovery

    Warning: Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update. If you need to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating to avoid possible boot failure.
  • Page 139 USB device or a writable CD/DVD. Note 1: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS package. Extract the BIOS binary im- age into a USB flash device and rename it "Super.ROM" for the BIOS recovery use.
  • Page 140 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual 3. After locating the new BIOS binary image, the system will enter the BIOS Recovery menu as shown below: Note: At this point, you may decide if you want to start the BIOS recovery. If you decide to proceed with BIOS recovery, follow the procedures below.
  • Page 141 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 5. After the BIOS recovery process is completed, press any key to reboot the system. 6. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a USB flash drive. 7. Press <Del> during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. From the top of the tool bar, select Boot to enter the submenu.
  • Page 142 Super X12SCZ-TLN4F/QF/F User's Manual 8. When the UEFI Shell prompt appears, type fs# to change the device directory path. Go to the directory that contains the BIOS package you extracted earlier from Step 6. Enter flash.nsh BIOSname.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process.

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